Ellyse Perry, Smriti Mandhana and Amelia Kerr [Source: @ajaymeena052, @imkevin149/x.com]
The third edition of the Women's Premier League will start from the 14th of February 2025. As the season approaches, the five teams participating in the league are gearing up for the competition.
The Royal Challengers Bengaluru will start the tournament as the defending champions. The Smriti Mandhana-led side will be looking to put on a strong display once more and maintain their status as the champions.
Before the start of the tournament approaches, here is a look at the most beautiful XI of the players who are a part of the WPL 2025 -
1. Smriti Mandhana
Smriti Mandhana [Source: @NorthStandGang/x.com]
The India superstar will be one of the openers in the team and will also be the captain. Smriti Mandhana scored 449 runs in the 18 matches she has played in the tournament at an average of 24.94 and a strike rate of 125.41. Given her batting record and that she has already won the trophy as a leader, Mandhana deserves a place on the team. Besides, many fans and followers consider her one of India's most beautiful cricketers.
2. Yastika Bhatia
Yastika Bhtaia [Source: @imfemalecricket/x.com]
The Indian wicketkeeper batter has played as the opener for the Mumbai Indians. Yastika Bhatia is known for her wicket-keeping talents and steady batting at the top of the order. Bhatia has scored 418 runs in the 18 matches in WPL at a strike rate of 116.43 and an average of 23.22.
3. Ellyse Perry
Ellyse Perry for RCB [Source: @WomensCricZone/x.com]
The Australian all-rounder is considered one of the biggest legends in women's cricket. A legendary all-rounder and a once-in-a-generation talent, Ellyse Perry has scored 600 runs in 17 matches at an average of 54.54 and a strike rate of 124.74 in the WPL. Besides, she has also picked up 11 wickets at an economy of 7.70. Her presence will give the team all-around flexibility. The fans have often admired Ellyse Perry for her grace and style off the field.
4. Amelia Kerr
Amelia Kerr [Source: @imfemalecricket/x.com]
The Kiwi all-rounder is a rising talent but has already established herself as one of the top performers in world cricket. Amelia Kerr has 364 runs in 19 matches at an average of 36.40 and a strike rate of 130.93. Kerr has also picked up 22 wickets in these matches with the ball, with an economy of 7.57. Besides the all-around balance that she gives to the team, Kerr is also known as one of the cutest women's cricketers among the fans.
5. Jemimah Rodrigues
Jemimah Rodrigues [Source: @JemiRodrigues/x.com]
This Indian middle-order batter is known for the dynamism she can bring to a lineup. Jemimah Rodrigues has scored 361 runs in 18 matches in the tournament at an average of 32.81 and a strike rate of 143.82. Besides being a very dependable middle-order batter, Rodrigues is also famous amongst the fans due to her talent in singing and dancing.
6. Harleen Deol
Hareleen Deol [Source: @ayodhyanagri4/x.com]
This Indian batter will add flexibility to this lineup. Harleen Deol is one of the batters who can float in the lineup and have dynamism to the team's scoring rate as per the demands of the game. Harleen Deol has scored 250 runs in 11 matches at an average of 25.00 and a strike rate of 111.11.
7. Shreyanka Patil
Shreyanka Patil [Source: @WomensCricZone/x.com]
This Indian spin-bowling all-rounder is known for her effective and impressive spells and hitting skills in the lower middle order. Shreyanka Patil has played 15 matches in the WPL and picked up 19 wickets at an economy of 8.51. She has also scored runs at a strike rate of over 145. Besides her impeccable bowling and innovative hitting skill, Patil has often become a social media sensation for her Virat Kohli-fan girl moments and off-field cuteness.
8. Charlie Dean
Charlie Dean [Source: @WomensCricZone/x.com]
The English off-spinner, Charlie Dean, has been named a replacement in the RCB squad for Sophie Devine. Dean can bowl very effective and economical spells in the middle overs and change the complexion of a match towards her team. Besides her bowling, Dean can also be influential for the team with the bat.
9. Sophie Ecclestone
Sophie Ecclestone [Source: @ESPNcricinfo/x.com]
Sophie Ecclestone, an English left-arm off-spin bowler, is considered one of the best in the business regarding T20 bowling. Ecclestone is a wicket-taker and also a miser bowler in the middle phase, which often tilts the game in her team's favour. She has played 17 matches in the WPL and picked up 27 wickets while having an economy of just 6.59.
10. Renuka Singh Thakur
Renuka Singh Thakur [Source: @JayShah/x.com]
The Indian medium-pace bowler is known for the considerable swing she can get with the new ball. Renuka Singh Thakur has often troubled the best opening batters in the world with the early swing she is able to get. Although Thakur has a poor record in WPL so far, she has the ability to change around her stats in any season.
11. Titas Sadhu
Titas Sadhu [Source: titas.sadhu/instagram]
Titas Sadhu is one of the rising stars of Indian women's cricket. She has impressed the world with her performances in the U19 Women's World Cup in 2023 and also in the summit clash of the Asian Games 2023. So far, she has played four matches in WPL and has three wickets under her belt in those games.
WPL 2025's Most Beautiful XI
Smriti Mandhana (C) (RCB)
Yastika Bhatia (WK) (MI)
Ellyse Perry ✈️ (RCB)
Amelia Kerr✈️(MI)
Jemimah Rodrigues (DC)
Harleen Deol (GG)
Shreyanka Patil (RCB)
Charlie Dean ✈️ (RCB)
Sophie Ecclestone ✈️(UP)
Renuka Singh Thakur (RCB)
Titas Sadhu (DC)